Elton John has thanked his Glastonbury viewers for making his remaining U.Ok. present one to recollect.
In an Instagram publish on Monday, the Rocket Man singer shared images from his headlining set on the competition’s iconic Pyramid Stage on Sunday and thanked his followers for serving to him exit with a bang.
“Thanks, Glastonbury!” he wrote, with praying fingers and coronary heart emojis. “The power final evening was like nothing else, and I couldn’t be extra grateful to the group and the individuals watching at house for all of your love and assist. You can be in my coronary heart and soul without end. UK, what a farewell. I like you #glastonbury.”
Glastonbury marked the final U.Ok. date on Elton’s long-running Farewell Yellow Brick Street tour, which can conclude in mainland Europe subsequent month. After he completes the stint, the 76-year-old will retire from touring and will probably by no means play in his native U.Ok. once more.
The singer carried out basic hits resembling Your Tune, Tiny Dancer, and I am Nonetheless Standing in entrance of greater than 10,000 individuals at Worthy Farm, and it was revealed on Monday that 7.3 million viewers tuned in at house to look at the present by way of the BBC.
Elton introduced out visitor stars together with Jacob Lusk, Brandon Flowers, Stephen Sanchez, and Rina Sawayama, whereas star-studded onlookers embrace Sir Paul McCartney, Kate Hudson, Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Taron Egerton.
Taron, who portrayed Elton within the 2019 film Rocketman, gave his verdict on the singer’s efficiency on Instagram on Monday.
“I had no thought Glastonbury was a contest however congratulations @eltonjohn for successful it,” he praised. “There aren’t actually phrases to explain how good that was. The Rocketman did it once more.”